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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 15, 1938

Page

12

Local social notes list visits and engagements across Ontario neighborhoods

A long list of visits from Sudbury to Toronto and Guelph details Mr and Mrs Bruce Misa Dorothy Mrldgen Flora Sayers and others visiting relatives in North Bay Port Calborne Niagara Falls Oakville and more. Weddings engagements and social calls are noted, including Ella Margaret Boult and Willan Robert Johnston engagement and various family visits.

Lawrence Burt Ella Margaret Willan Robert Johnaten Sant Mroo Frederick Johnalton Acton

Campbellville Ladies Aid Meets for Quilting and Lunch

In Campbellville the St Davidts Poensterian Church Ladies Aid held a Tuesday afternoon meeting in the Sunday school room with quilting and a social hour. President Mrs ROC Mengies led the session, lunch was served, and members socialized afterward.

Ladies Aid of St Davidts Poensterian Church Roc Mengies Mary Moore Toronto David Hubbert Bank of Nova Scotia Peterboro Frink Hubbert Brantlond Poalndava Campbell Lodge Afp Emery Tarsevll Lowvile W . Cowper Joyte Preston

A Silent Worker Quietly Cleans the Room

A caller compliments the new goods as the housekeeper is praised for being quiet and undisturbing, with no dust stirred while she cleans.

Gregory Theatre Program Mix of Comedy and Cartoons

A listing of screenings and acts at Gregory Theatre features Rice Burroughs with Glen Morris and Eleanor Hal, plus comedies with Joan Blonde and Melvyn Douglas, sport segments, and cartoons like Cadet Champions and Flash Gordon in a lively lineup.

Eatin Rice Burroughs Glen Morris Eleanor Hal America Klimour Birt Masten Fouse Hunter Chayder Flash Gordon Joan Blonde Melvyn Douglas cNirmcie

Local Notices From Glen Williams Move and Church Talk

Glen Williams residents Mr W Ve Preston and family have moved to Georgetown and settled in a new home on King Street. Rev J O Totton of Hornby gave the Monday evening address at the United Church. The swimming season is nearly over with only a few hardy swimmers remaining. Friends of Mrs Win Batcliffe are pleased to hear her condition is improving. The Woman’s W ithth Clans of the United Church met Monday night at Mrs John Wheelar’s home with a lesson led by Mrs A Preswood and presided by Mrs Wm Bonnett.

W. VE. Preaton Glen Williams Georgetown King Street J. O. Totton Hornby United Church Mra Win Batcliffe United Chiral John Wheelar Mia Lesson A. Preaswood Wm. Bonnett Prestind

Social visits and upcoming weddings showcase local families

The column lists visits by Mr Shares Dingman of Cruelph and other residents to relatives across towns including Toronto and Islington. It notes a shower for Miss Dampier, weekend stays with Mrs Damper, and wedding bells soon to ring for the Mergus Wall pair, with various local hosts named.

Shares Dingman Cruelph den Ayes Mian Tlone Curriele Mra Waller Qouling Mia Margaret. Reed Toronto Mianes Mary and Kate Reet Mia Ella Williams Mins Beatrice Crammond Islington Mra Damper Mian Chace Dampier Mra GQ Gb Roberteon Norman Roberson Mhyllin Cheales Ideyd Hebertaan Acton Gee Young Nert ‘Turner Canydellville Jamon Binck RO McCutcheeon Ospringn Apant TD McCutcheon Mergus Wall Measra Irvine Jackson Chompaon Stewart Lloyd Mack Mra Cb A Robertaan

Pleasant Presbyterian wedding and community gathering notes

A village Presbyterian church event hosted a wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Johnston with thanks from members for Johnstones’ service to the church. Attendees included Mr Robert Borthwick presenting a four piece tea service and readings by Morence Campbell and Mrs Jaames Cil- Derisolos. A light luncheon followed with local visitors noted from Malon and Toronto.

Obunedhi van Mynd Johnatan DF MacDougall Maalan Measra Wright and Locker Actin Nalon Mita Helen Scott Mian Morence Campbell Mra Jaames Cil- Derisolos Garnet MacDougell Macdbowgail Mra Johnston Janes Lawrie Adere Robert Borthwick Mroo Mra Johnston

Faces and Puzzles Meet in a Riddle Poem Teaser

A fragmented newspaper style puzzle asks readers to solve a two word answer by extracting two letters from each stanza. It blends reflection on faces with a word game promising two words formed from given clues and letter hints. The piece frames a challenge about perception and wit, inviting public participation.

Golfer in bunker quarrel over birthday remark

A tense moment unfolds as a golfer complains about a bystander shouting. The other participant, Urehin, asserts it is his birthday, prompting a terse exchange on the course.

Urehin

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